The Effects of the RSVP Bone Builders Program on Strength, Balance, Fall Risk and Life Satisfaction

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Exercise
• Interventions: Other: RSVP Bone Builders Group Exercise

• Registration Number: NCT02762305
• Lead Sponsor: California State University, Northridge

Brief Summary

The hypothesis of this study is that participation in the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Bone Builders program 1 hour, twice per week, for 12 weeks may result in significant positive changes to the health status of older adult participants as demonstrated by increased leg strength and walking speed, improved balance and balance confidence, and enhanced life satisfaction. These improvements may lead to a reduction in risk of falls.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of the RSVP Bone Builders program, to document benefits this program may have for older adults and also provide additional evidence that further confirms the importance of exercise for the older adult population. Exercise has the potential to reduce falls, injuries, emergency room visits, surgeries, insurance costs, and improve the overall quality of life in the older adult population. If the RSVP Bone Builders proves to be beneficial for older adults, the program could be recommended by healthcare and exercise professionals for their patients and clients who are at risk for falls.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-04
• Study First Submitted: 2016-05-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2016-05-03
• Study First Posted: 2016-05-04
• Primary Completion: 2017-10
• Study Completion: 2017-10
• Status Verified: 2018-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2018-09-21
• Last Update Posted: 2018-09-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 35

Inclusion Criteria

• able to walk independently with or without a cane or walker,
• not currently participating in the RSVP Bone Builders program,
• scoring at least 24/30 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and clearance of Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (Par-Q)

Exclusion Criteria

• if they use a wheelchair in the community for mobility,
• have any known neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, or other medical condition that will not allow full participation in the RSVP Bone Builders program, and
• if the subjects score less than 24/30 on the MMSE

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
RSVP Bone Builder group exercise	RSVP Bone Builders Group Exercise	A group of older adults who are participating in the RSVP Bone Builder group exercise.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
10 Meter Walking Test	12 weeks	Measures gait speed
Timed Up and Go Test	12 weeks	Measures gait speed \& fall risk
Five Time Sit to Stand Test	12 weeks	Measures leg strength \& fall risk
Computerized Dynamic Posturography with NeuroCom Smart Equitest	12 weeks	Measures balance abilities \& fall risk
Berg Balance Scale	12 weeks	Measures balance abilities \& fall risk
Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale	12 weeks	Measures balance confidence \& fall risk
Satisfaction with Life Scale	12 weeks	Measures life satisfaction

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Equilibrium Balance Performance Center; 🇺🇸 Ventura, California, United States